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ADCES Kentucky Network
Welcome to the homepage for the ADCES Kentucky Network! This group represents and supports members and groups throughout our state. We encourage you to look around, join in discussions and participate.Â
 Coordinating Body for 2026
2026 CB Leader:Â Beth Ackerman, RDN, CDCES
2027 Leader- Elect:  Shana Nicholson, BSN, RN, CDCES, MLDE, PCCN
2026 Financial Co-Leaders:Â Kelly Dawes & Beth Cecil, RDN, LD
2026 Advocacy Coordinator: Shana Nicholson, BSN, RN, CDCES, MLDE, PCCN
2026 Web Administrator:Â DeAnna Leonard, RN, BSN, LDE
 Members at Large:
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 KDPCP Representative - Chelsea Atwood, RN
 Kentucky Diabetes Network - Beth Ackerman, RDN, CDCES
LNG Leaders/Contact:
Greater Louisville:Â Shana Nicholson, BSN, RN, CDCES, MLDE, PCCN
Bluegrass:Â Solvej Guthrie, MS, CDCES, MLDE
Tri-State: Â DeAnna Leonard, RN, BSN, LDE
LNG Team Members:Â
Bluegrass: Solvej Guthrie
Tri State: Beth Cecil, Kelly Dawes, DeAnna Leonard
Greater Louisville: Mechelle Coble, Shana Nicholson, Beth Ackerman
**Please continue to scroll down for the latest blog posts from the state and for information regarding your local networking group (LNG) including discussions and upcoming events. Be sure to subscribe to your local LNG to stay up to date with events in your area and to network with local ADCES members. For questions or information on how to do this, please reach out to the CB Technology Leader here **